US - Dublin, Ireland

Depart from your home city and fly overnight to the capital city of Dublin. 

Arrive in Dublin, Ireland

Arrive at Dublin airport and travel to Dublin city center for check-in at your hotel. We will have a city tour to familiarize ourselves with the historical sites of this very interesting capital city including Book of Kells, one of Irland’s greatest cultural treasures. It was crafted by Celtic monks in the 800s. The remainder of the day at leisure. This evening, we will have a welcome and get acquainted dinner. 

Wicklow Mountains - Avoca Village

Travel south through the Wicklow Mountains to the 6th-century monastic settlement of Glendalough (Glen of Two Lakes) founded by St. Kevin. Continue to the village of Avoca and experience the handcrafting of this unique Irish wool which is shipped worldwide. After time to shop at the outlet store, we return to Dublin with free time in the city. For those interested, Mark will walk you to his favorite pub in the Temple Bar district for dinner.  

Cork & Blarney

Ireland is famous for its race horse industry and leaving Dublin we head southwest through beautiful race horse country to the Rock of Cashel, the ancient castle and seat of the Kings of Ireland over a thousand years ago.  Continue to Cork and the well-known village of Blarney where you will have free time to visit the ruins of the famous Blarney Castle and if you wish, kiss the Blarney Stone which is said to bestow the gift of eloquence on any who kiss it.  You’ll have time to shop in the ever-popular Blarney Woollen Mills outlet store for Waterford crystal, woolen products and other Irish goods before setting out to Killarney, one of the Emerald Isle's most beautiful heritage and tourist spots.

Dingle Peninsula

Special day tour on the majestic Dingle Peninsula. Jutting into the rugged Atlantic, this is a journey back to earlier times in Ireland. It will show you the way people lived almost three thousand years ago. It has been the setting for numerous movies. You will enjoy free time in the old fishing village of Dingle before returning to Killarney overnight. 

Cliffs of Moher 

As we leave Killarney, you’ll have a jaunting ride on a horse-drawn cart through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle. Built-in the late 15th Century, Ross Castle is set on a rocky outcrop on the shore of Lough Leane (lake). It is an imposing structure and has an interesting 500-year history. Then across the River Shannon and to the Cliffs of Moher. Scenes from The Princess Bride (cliffs of insanity) were filmed here. They are spectacular! Then to the beautiful five-star Dromoland Castle. This is a wonderful place to spend the last few days of this special visit to Ireland. You’ll end this day in what can only be described as a fairytale setting.

DROMOLAND CASTLE is one of Ireland's finest castle hotels. It is one of the few castle hotels that can trace its ownership back through history to Gaelic Irish families of royal heritage. The Castle offers its guests deluxe accommodations and the experience of living like landed gentry, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, absolute luxury, and exceptional service. At Dromoland old-world elegance combines with modern-day comforts making it one of Europe's most desired destinations. The Castle's commitment to provide the highest level of service is absolute.

On entering this tranquil world, the worries of life recede under the gentle care of accommodating and friendly staff. Guests can enjoy deluxe accommodations, sample fine food and wine in the Earl of Thomond Restaurant and unwind in the superb health and leisure facilities. 

Dromoland bedrooms give an uncommon degree of comfort to guests. It is refreshing to relax and reflect on the enjoyment of the day in the comfort of your room. Dromoland offers guests a wide range of leisure pursuits, including superb golf, tennis, fishing, shooting and boating while our beautiful gardens and secluded woodlands offer any number of opportunities for jogging, cycling or a leisurely stroll. Dromoland’s Golf and Country Club has recently undergone an extensive five million Euro renovation making it one of the finest courses in all of Europe.

Dromoland Castle

Wake up in one of the most beautiful settings in the world. Today you can relax and soak up all Dromoland has to offer including jaunting rides around the castle grounds, fishing, shooting, archery, falconry and much more. Your final evening in Ireland includes a dinner at Dromoland Castle.

Dublin Airport - Flights Home

Transfer to the Dublin airport for your return flight home with new friends, and memories to last a lifetime. Safe travels!